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How to Recognize Truly Handmade Craftsmanship
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How to Recognize Truly Handmade Craftsmanship

By Marloes Otten

In the previous blog about this subject, we explored why something can be called a 'handmade artisan product'. But how do you recognize it in...

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Jasmijn bloemen met een detail uit de twillies en sjaals van Ottimare in donkerblauw.
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More than beautiful: the magic of jasmine

By Marloes Otten

Why did Ottimare choose jasmine as the inspiration for its new line of scarves and twillies? Not just because it’s one of Ottimare’s favourite flowers,...

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Ottimare aan het werk om een handgemaakte sjaal te maken op de naaimachine.
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What Does ‘Handmade’ Really Mean

By Marloes Otten

In a world full of labels and marketing buzzwords, ‘handmade’ isn't always what it seems. Is a scarf made in a factory in China, sewn...

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Ottimare ontwerp sjaals twillies en cravates n de juiste maat die goed zitten. Tekening met Thangka danser en centimeters op de achtergrond.
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In Search of the Perfect Fit: A Scarf for Every Neck

By Marloes Otten

A scarf shouldn’t just look good – it should feel great too. In this blog, you’ll discover how Ottimare designs models like the twill ribbon...

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Ottimare blog about the difference between Tercel and Lyocell and how a fabric is produced from wood for the scarves
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Sustainable TENCEL™ and Lyocell? What's the difference and how is it made?

By Marloes Otten

Ottimare makes several scarves from fabrics called TENCEL,™ such as TENCEL™ Twill and TENCEL™ Satin. Because we often get asked what TENCEL™ is made of,...

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Gordon's Flowers: scarves inspired by drawings by the Man Who visualized South Africa
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Gordon's Flowers: scarves inspired by drawings by the Man Who visualized South Africa

By Marloes Otten

Gordon’s rich legacy of maps, drawings, and observations continues to inspire artists today. Marloes Otten, the designer behind Ottimare, drew inspiration from his work for...

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oil painting named Thangka dancers by Marloes Otten, 2024. This painting with colorful figures was used for Ottimare's scraves. De colours of the painting are primarily sienna and blue
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Thangka Dancers: Art and Fashion Fused in Exclusive Scarves

By Marloes Otten

Art and fashion meet in a special collection of scarves, inspired by the painting Thangka Dancers by Marloes Otten. This oilpainting is based on the...

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An illustrated image of Audrey Hepburn wearing a cravatte scarf in her hair. Ottimare.
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The Timeless Elegance of Scarves

By Marloes Otten

Scarves and narrow neckties have been elegant accessories exuding style and sophistication for centuries. The history of these exquisite fabric pieces takes us back to...

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